Student Internship - Landscape Architecture

Olsson; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Olsson’s Landscape Architecture team is offering a Summer 2027 student internship. You will learn and collaborate with team members to support projects from the initial vision through implementation, including concept generation, 3D visualization, design development, and construction documentation.

You will use illustrative graphics, SketchUp, CAD, and related software to prepare master plans and design documentation, gaining hands-on experience in all project phases.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in landscape architecture
• Excellent design and graphic skills
• Experience with sketching, rendering, Sketchup, Adobe Suite, and CAD
• Prior construction documentation experience would be a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist in all phases of the design process from concept generation to construction documentation
• Utilize illustrative graphics and software (SketchUp, CAD) for master plans and design documentation

Skills

Teamwork

Design skills

Graphic skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Landscape Architecture

Tools

SketchUp

CAD

Adobe Suite

Job description

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

Olsson’s Landscape Architecture team delivers a boutique creative design experience to our clients and our people, backed by the expertise and resources of our whole company. As a summer 2027 student intern, you will learn and collaborate with team members to help with projects from the initial vision to implementation. You will learn to assist in all phases of the design process including concept generation, 3D visualization, design development and construction documentation. You will utilize illustrative graphics, Sketchup, CAD, and other relevant software programs, in preparation of master plans and design documentation.

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in landscape architecture
• Excellent design and graphic skills
• Experience with sketching, rendering, Sketchup, Adobe Suite, and CAD
• Prior construction documentation experience would be a plus

We are looking to hire one individual to work from our Downtown Kansas City, MO office and one individual to work from our Lincoln, NE office.

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Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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